A typical monitoring appointment is a brief office visit (typically 10-15 minutes) which consists of an ultrasound (to measure the...
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Is the process safe?
In general, ovarian stimulation/egg retrieval process is a very safe medical intervention. It is estimated that there are around 2.5...
What are the basic steps to ovarian stimulation/egg retrieval?
Ovarian stimulation/egg retrieval is typically a two-week process as follows: Hormone Stimulation: 10-14 days of hormone injections, ending with a...
What protocols are in place in case of an earthquake?
Our office and biorepository is located in a single story building that meets all California building codes concerning seismic activity....
What protocols are in place in case of power outages?
The storage system we use does not rely on any power. It is simply just liquid nitrogen submersion. So a...
Are my eggs safe in storage?
Along with identification safety, biorepository safety is the top priority in our lab. We have exceeded industry standards in our...
How do they ensure each patient’s eggs are correctly identified and stored?
We have a system of multiple checks in place that include 2-person witnessing system, physical labels on the canes, straws,...
Can I do both egg freezing and IVF at the same time?
Yes, some patients may want the flexibility of having both frozen eggs and frozen embryos available for use in the...
How is egg freezing different from IVF?
Eggs freezing and IVF initially follow the exact same clinical procedures which consist of 1) ovarian stimulation (ultrasound monitoring and...
What if I don’t end up using my frozen eggs?
If you don't end up using your frozen eggs, there are several possible dispositions for your frozen eggs including donation...